In: Nursing
My topic for the assessment is Falls in residential aged care facility. |How are we going to prevent the fall in aged care facility along with rational for implementing this policy in the workplace for improving quality and safety in aged care facility. The description and criteria for the assessment is given below.
Description: For this task, students will be asked to develop an evidence-based policy (EBP) to address quality and safety as a component of their role as health service managers. The policy should address key components of policy-writing for public safety including, but not limited to definitions, guiding principles, patient expectations, roles and responsibilities, standards, clinical governance and incident management.
Criteria: - Clearly and concisely describes the issue that is being addressed by the policy with rationale and justification for managing the quality and safety issue
- Outlines the quality and safety issue that being addressed by the policy as well as ongoing monitoring
- Provides information and instruction for how the issue will be addressed with the workplace including worker training
- Policy document is structured appropriately and is consistent with HSM practices - Use of academic writing, language and tone
In: Nursing
Gina, a 35 year old patient, has allergic rhinitis. Her prescription include:
Previously, she had taken over-the-counter drugs and asked if she should continue to take the OTC drug with her prescriptions. She had never used a nasal inhaler before.
1. What additional information is needed from Gina concerning her health problems?
2. What is your response to Gina concerning the use of OTC drugs with her prescription drugs?
3. How would you instruct Gina to use a nasal inhaler? Explain your answer.
4. What are the similarities and differences between loratidine and diphenhydramine? Could one of those antihistamines be more effective than the other? Explain your answer.
5. What would you suggest to decrease allergens such as dust and mites in the home
In: Nursing
Case scenario:
Maria, a 55 year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Her mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Maria has had three asthmatic attacks that were treated with prednisone and an albuterol inhaler. At a clinic visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks and the order is written as follows:
Day 1: 1 tablet four times a day
Day 2: 1 tablet three times a day
Day 3: 1 tablet two times a day
Day 4: 1 tablet in the morning
Day 5: ½ tablet in the morning
Questions:
To minimize the frequency of Maria’s asthmatic attacks, the doctor prescribes aminophylline 1200 mg/day in divided doses. The albuterol inhalation is to be taken as needed. Nursing interventions include patient history of asthmatic attacks and physical assessment.
In: Nursing
Which term best describes the practice of nursing
1. the hand-on care, such as giving a bath
2. the hand-on application of knowledge
3.the scientific basis for care
3. respect for each individual partient
In: Nursing
In a 2-3 page document, explain to the patient and family how children and teenagers can use inhaler to assist in the self-management of ASTHMA, while answering the below questions:
In: Nursing
1: What is the importance of calibration of the scales and other equipment in the compounding lab of the pharmacy?
2: Explain how to discuss the incompatibility of the prescription with the doctors?
In: Nursing
Create YOUR OWN infographic brochure for nursing management with rationale for caring for a client with Angina pectoris
In: Nursing
Discuss two (2) rights and two (2) responsibilities each of workers and clients in a home-based care environment.
In: Nursing
Age: 39 years
Gender: Female
Diagnosis: DVT with Arrythmia
Rx
Warfarin Tab 1 mg , one od
Warfarin Tab 5 mg , 1.5 tab od
Furosemide tabs 40 mg , 1.5 od
Aspirin Tab 75 mg, one od
Ketoprofen gel prn
Amiodaron 200 mg od
Note: what are the new anticoagulants? differentiate between them and warfarin?
according to this prescription find the mistakes, the interaction, dose for adult and Paediatric , the toxicity level , antidotes , follow up, the counselling and what the suitable medication for this patient ?
In: Nursing
Describe the major categories of peripheral sensory and motor fibers. EXplain in your own words.
In: Nursing
Explain in your own words why blind patients depend on slowly adapting receptors such as Merkel cell complexes.
In: Nursing
Worksheet: Stem Cell Research
Assignment Overview
Stem cell research is a controversial topic in the United States and the world. For this assignment, you will conduct research on stem cell research and determine and defend your position on the issue.
This assignment is intended for you to apply research and critical thinking skills to support an argument on a controversial issue and communicate effectively that position in writing.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
Rubric: See Written Assignment Rubric for grading details.
Grading:
Gradable items in assignment |
Points |
Reason #1 to defend/support or oppose |
10 |
Reason #2 to defend/support or oppose |
10 |
Reason #3 to defend/support or oppose |
10 |
Applied the expectations in the Written Assignment Rubric |
20 |
Total Points |
50 |
Assignment Worksheet:
[Write your essay here…]
In: Nursing
Present some causes related to posterior column deficits. Explain and give examples in your own words.
In: Nursing
In: Nursing